Office Administrator/ Event Planner in Wilmington, Delaware

The Committee of 100

The Committee of 100 is a business organization that promotes responsible economic development and addresses issues which affect Delaware’s economic health. Membership includes both small and large businesses, firms, and organizations representing a diverse range of professions including banking, law, engineering, architecture, advertising, accounting, development, insurance, construction, printing, transportation, real estate, utilities, medical institutions, and retail.

The Committee of 100’s mission is to keep Delaware’s economy healthy. A healthy economy not only benefits member businesses, but also, enables the community to more effectively address quality-of-life issues such as education, the environment, health care, public safety, housing, transportation, recreation, the arts, and social services. The committee of 100 has, since 1967, monitored the City, County, and State to bring expertise and a balanced perspective to address issues which could impact Delaware’s economic health and quality of life.

Office Administrator/Event Planner Position

The Committee of 100 is seeking a person with excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills, event planning experience, and technology expertise to serve as Office Administrator/Event Planner. The Office Administrator/Event Planner will support and report to the Executive Director.

Office Administrator Duties

As Office Administrator, this person will be responsible for the management of the office and support of the Executive Director. Responsibilities include monitoring the work of the Administrative Assistant; writing letters, minutes, and reports; reviewing records, including membership, financial, and administrative data; negotiating vendor contracts; managing office equipment and systems, printed materials and the website, the Scholarship process and sponsorship programs.

Event Planner Duties

As Event Planner, this person will be responsible for providing office management of the Annual Dinner Auction, including meeting with and supporting the Dinner Auction Committee; monitoring records; writing letters; workgin with vendors; managing printed materials and the PowerPoint presentation; identifying, obtaining, tracking, storing, and delivering items; managing the setup, event, and followup. The Event Planner will also be responsible for identifying and managing additional fund-raising events.

Candidate Requirements

The Office Administrator/Event Planner must possess excellent organizational, administrative, and writing skills; event-planning experience; and technical expertise, including knowledge of WordPerfect, Word, Excel, and the ability to quickly learn and become adept at utilizing new software applications and new technology. Knowledge of QuickBooks and PowerPoint a plus. As the Committee of 100 is a membership organization, the Office Administrator/Event Planner must interact well with people.

If you are interested in this position, please contact:

The Committee of 100
704 King Street
Suite 512
P.O Box 512
Wilmington, Delaware 19899
Phone: 302-654-6115
Fax: 302-654-1556
http://www.committeeof100.com/